East Riverside stay.Your stay at this East Riverside hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Magnolia Market at the Silos and Baylor University. Bledsoe-Miller Park and Texas Ranger Hall of Fame are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
McLane Stadium - 2 min drive - 0.9 km
Dr. Pepper Museum - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Waco Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Magnolia Market at the Silos - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Baylor University - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Waco, TX (ACT-Waco Regional) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
In-N-Out Burger - 19 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 19 min walk
Cricket's Grill & Draft House - 17 min walk
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Twisted Root Burger Co - 14 min walk
About this property
OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35
Hotel near Magnolia Market at the Silos in Waco
As a guest of OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35, you'll find laundry facilities and an elevator. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.
This Waco hotel is smoke free.
45 guestrooms or units
2 levels
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Elevator
No smoking on site
OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35 offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Cable television is provided.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! One child 17 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.
We should mention
One child 17 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Property is also known as
Scottish Inns Waco Hotel
Scottish Inn Waco
OYO Hotel Waco Baylor
Oyo Waco University Area I 35
OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I 35
OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35 Waco
OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35 Hotel
OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35 Hotel Waco
OYO Hotel Waco University Area/ I-35 Reviews
Reviews
3.6
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
At first it looked ok for the price. Then roaches started coming out of the woodwork and uncovered the bed and there were bugs in it. Tv didn’t work either. So I left and booked another hotel. Didn’t even stay there. A waste of money
I never stayed at this hotel. I was turned away at the door stating the property was full and my reservation was canceled. Expedia has failed to help me with a refund and I cannot get the hotel’s customer service to answer the phone.
Timothy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
2/10 Terrible
Houston
28 Nov 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
Houston
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
2/10 Terrible
Demarcus
22 Nov 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
Was booked up did mot stay need a refund
Demarcus
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
21 Nov 2024
Liked: Staff & service
It’s what you expect for the price
It was a standard stay the area isn’t great with shady people around the hotel area. A bit dirty but expected for the price. The staff was super friendly and professional.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
2/10 Terrible
Mirelia
16 Nov 2024
Mirelia
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
2/10 Terrible
Julian
Travelled with family
30 Oct 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There was an issues getting our room once i got there. I had booked the room on the 24th of Oct. Received a confirmation nuber amd when i arrived there wasn't a room for my wife and i. This is unacceptable!!! I want a refund for the room and for my gas milage to this location.
This was the worst experience I've ever had. We had booked this room about a year before we were scheduled to arrive since it was to see the solar eclipse. This was one of the few hotels that still had rooms available. When we got there, front desk told us they overbooked and we didn't have a room after all. After being on the phone with Hotels.com for about half-an-hour, we were able to find another room, thank goodness. Not to mention, the hotel's condition was horrible. It looked dilapidated and there was actually a man sitting on the floor of the lobby crying. I'm actually glad we didn't stay there in the end. Never again
I booked my stay. Got there & they said they’re fully booked. It’s been 12 days, & they still have not refunded my money.
Their costumer service is horrible.
When arriving to check in a lady came to my car asking if I was there to check in. I let her know that I was and that I had a reservation. She started laughing and said, “oh we are overbooked”. And walked away. Then a man came up to my car asking for the number to a taxi service but he had a phone on his hand. Place seems sketchy and I would not recommend wasting your time booking here.
Jennifer
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
2/10 Terrible
Robert
15 Apr 2024
Disliked: Amenities
The plumbing was broken. I had to look elsewhere. Apparently this Hotel is notorious for this sort of thing. Paid 2 months in advance. another couple in front of me paid 2 years in advance. Eclipse!!! I should get more than just a refund. Everything was booked. Had to sleep in my rental car, thank you.
Upon arrival to the hotel, the lobby was full of people that found out their reserved rooms were no longer available. I gave the the clerk my booking number provided from OYO, they claimed the room was already booked. Hotel rooms were going at a premium that night because of the sun eclipse and it seems the clerk was taking advantage of the situation at the expense of people that had legitimate reservations.
I'd be embarrassed to let anyone pay for this room, much less the price gouging because of the eclipse. There is no pride in this property -- it's exceptionally run down. Stains all over the walls. Water stains on the ceiling. Mold in the bathroom. The TV came on, but there was no signal to allow you to watch programming. There was this random, beat up, office chair just put in the room for some reason (there's no desk). The bath mat had holes in it. The beds were decent to sleep in, and the water pressure was ok. Still, I'd either fix this place up or close it down.
Horrible, should be shut down. Has reservations for Sunday before the eclipse, April 7, 2024 and when we arrived the woman at the desk said there was no available rooms. Said they had a plumbing issue, however just before arrival we got a message from the hotel saying they were awaiting our arrival and stay. We asked about a refund as we had to find other accommodations and was told we had to go through Expedia to get it. She called the manager to talk to us because she barely spoke English. Manager Alma was the one that told us all this. Besides overcharging for the eclipse, the hotel contacted me to find out why we wanted a refund. Took Expedia over a week to get them to respond. DO NOT STAY HERE. People are rude, dishonest, and unethical.
I booked this reservation through Expedia for a business trip and received a confirmation. However, when we arrived at the hotel in Waco after a 3 hour drive from Houston, I was told that the hotel was sold out and that they would not honor my reservation. Apparently, other guests were experiencing the same problem. Unfortunately, there were no availability for hotels in Waco due to the eclipse traffic. As a result, we turned around and immediately drove back to Houston for the night.
THIS IS A HORRIBLE WAY OF DOING BUSINESS! The OYO hotel as well as Expedia can not be trusted for my future travel needs.